verb
decelerate
Decelerate (verb) means to make something go slower.
verb
1
To make something go slower.
2
To slow down how quickly something, such as an illness, progresses.
3
To slow down.
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Etymology
Dates from the late 19th century, formed from de- and (ac)celerate. Compare deaccelerate.
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What is the meaning of decelerate?
"decelerate" (verb) means to make something go slower.
What is another word for decelerate?
Other words for "decelerate" include retard, slow.
What is the opposite of decelerate?
The opposite of "decelerate" is accelerate.
What are the different meanings of decelerate?
"decelerate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make something go slower; 2. To slow down how quickly something, such as an illness, progresses; 3. To slow down.
